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June in Punta Mita Happenings

National SUP Championship in Punta Mita Sayulita Mexico on June 7 - 10. The event will be open to Mexican competitors in several categories, hoping to attract the finest athletes in this increasingly popular sport. Organizers are anticipating an attendance of over 60 participants, currently members of the Mexican Surfing Federation. A series of additional events, such as a beachwear fashion show and a live music concert, are also in the works and will be announced in the near future. More information about the tournament can be obtained by visiting the Sayulita Surf Club Facebook page.

UrbanSurf4Kids hosted their first surf camp in Punta de Mita... for an orphanage in Puerto Vallarta (Refugio Infantil)  The kids where thrilled to spend an afternoon enjoying surf lessons, lunch, and a great day on the beach!  “This is how you get barrelled!” says Ben Cowley and Cindy Parker from San Diego. Thanks to all who helped! An amazing experience for all!

Punta Sayulita Longboard & SUP Classic

      The 3rd Annual will be held on March 9 – 11, 2012 in the Sayulita area of Punta Mita, Mexico, 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.

    Over the past two years, the Punta Sayulita Classic has developed into one of the premier surfing and stand-up paddle events in North America attracting thousands of spectators and one of the deepest international fields of professional athletes as well as talented amateurs competing head-to-head in longboard and stand-up paddle (“SUP”) surfing contests as well as in an array of exciting offshore SUP distance races. With the generous support of the event’s sponsors, the invitee ambassadors and professional athletes, the event has successfully raised awareness for environmental protection and respect for the world’s oceans and wildlife as well as financially supported the local chapter of The Reef Check Eco-Diver Program and the Punta Sayulita Foundation’s educational and youth development programs.


     In a fantastic effort to spread the ‘aloha spirit’ of the Punta Sayulita Classic, event sponsor Maui Jim Sunglasses will be well represented again with their team ambassadors lead by surfing legend Gerry Lopez, SUP stars Zane Schweitzer and Matt Becker along with the talented and renown Hawaiian waterman father and son combination of Aaron and Riggs Napoleon.

     The Classic will again feature on the event schedule a surfing clinic for special needs and underprivileged children under the supervision of renowned Malibu, CA longboard surfer, Jimmy Gamboa, and members of his THERAsurf organization along with other participating Punta Sayulita Classic professionals and instructors from local Sayulita surf schools.

     Media and sponsorship inquiries as well as general event information can be obtained by visiting http://www.puntasayulitasurfclassic.com or by contacting Jose Luis Caselin at U.S. Toll Free (866) 947-6017 or +52 (329) 291-3957 . For more information about the Punta Sayulita resort community visit http://www.puntasayulita.com.

“Punta de Mita is Mexico’s Malibu” – Orange County Register

It would be my last wave during a magical surf trip to Mexico that introduced me to an upscale and unexpected side of our neighboring country – a coastal haven that gave me a newfound perspective on a region that has suffered blows to tourism and its image over the past few years.

I first heard of everybody uses the term “SUP,” so I will too from now on) trip a few months ago. The stories of a mellow, right-hand longboard wave comparable to Malibu’s that went on for what seems like forever, told by the trip organizer Cass Husted, had me searching for more about this secluded spot about 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.

Needing a break from reality, and a relief from the chilly waters in Orange County that were causing near-hypothermia if you didn’t put on a full wetsuit, I wanted somewhere warm with a flight close enough to take just a few days away from work. I talked my travel partner Jen into joining the adventure, and we booked our trip to Punta de Mita.

Jen and I rented a two-bedroom condo we booked online (puntamitasurf.com) for $150 a night. When we entered our new digs our jaws dropped. The two-bedroom condo was beautiful and spacious, with spotless tile floors. The main bedroom had glass doors overlooking a huge patio, grassy area and the ocean. It was the kind of place that would run $400 a night at surf spots in California and Hawaii.

SUP’er Greg McCombs of Ventura, CA said he was trying not to act like a starstruck fan when he met Lopez. Lopez helped create the Gerry Lopez Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle, one of the largest SUP races in the world, held at Orange County’s Doheny State Beach each fall. “I wouldn’t have missed it for the world,” said McCombs, joined by his two brothers on the clinic. This has become a new hot spot for stand-up paddling, which has exploded in the past few years. In Orange County, surfers and SUP’ers are irked at each other’s existence on crowded breaks. In Punta Mita, they are family, sharing waves.

http://www.ocregister.com/travel/mexico-305959-lopez-surf.html

Punta Mita Surf Mexico surfing and SUP

Punta de Mita is a resort area on the Pacific Coast of Mexico near Puerto Vallarta that’s also home to great surf spots. Visitors can get instruction from famed “Pipeline Master” Gerry Lopez.
Surf legend Gerry Lopez stood next to me on stand-up paddleboard, watching a bump in the ocean grow as it inched toward us. “Paddle, paddle, you got it,” the “Pipeline master” said in a gentle, encouraging tone. I dug my paddle deep into the ocean’s clear blue surface, trying to maintain my balance, and the wave picked the board up under my feet. Soon I was gliding down the line clutching my paddle with Lopez, one of the best tube riders and most respected surfers in the world, behind me. A party wave. Until I nearly nailed the guy sitting on the inside, and I bailed out of the wave to avoid a massive collision.

New easier & safer road to Punta Mita started

6 miles of new road to Punta de Mita

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Representing an investment of $250 million pesos (approximately $20 million USD) construction is beginning on the long-promised four-lane highway that will run between La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Punta de Mita.

This important infrastructure project will benefit the entire North Shore of Banderas Bay, creating a faster, safer access to these north shore communities. The road will be constructed of hydrolic cement, replacing the existing 2-lane asphalt road that currently exists.

The new highway project has been planned and promised for more than eight years, but due to regulatory delays and an impressive anthology of excuses, has never seen the starting gate. However, as one of the final acts of the administration of Nayarit Governor Ney Gonzalez, funding was at last released, and the project will officially be underway effective Monday, August 22nd.

Through public bidding the contract was awarded to C & C Ingeniería y Proyectos S.A. de C.V., a Guadalajara-based private company, under the direction of Héctor Cárdenas. C & C is also the developer of the Nahui and Punta Raza resort communities located in Riviera Nayarit.

Construction is estimated to take just over 8 months, placing its estimated completion date at late April 2012. The investment of $250 million pesos has been provided entirely by the state government of Nayarit. The new 4-lane road will extend 7.4 kilometers.

Punta de Mita is Gaga

Punta de Mita went Gaga over the pics of mega-superstar Lady Gaga ­surf­ing our very favorite break, La Lan­cha, just off­shore of Ran­chos. Fol­low­ing the release byTMZ.com of the shots of Lady G’s surf les­son, Riv­iera Nayarit posted them on their Face­book page and viral they went, inspir­ing more fans to be Starstruck. Punta de Mita Mexico is sure to be the new “must-visit” surf spot on savvy traveler’s agen­das — we are fully expect­ing The Fame to fol­low in Gaga’s surf­ing footsteps.

Josue and Stefanie

Who taught Lady G to catch a wave? It was our little monster Josue‘El Bota’ Vil­le­gas of Tran­quilo Surf Adven­tures & Surf School, gave her lthe lessions. Although Josue said he pre­ferred to keep his con­ver­sa­tion with her con­fi­den­tial, respect­ing her pri­vacy — he said she was really nice, that they talked a lot, and that she told him to call her Stefani.

A Taste of La Cruz

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico – Amigos de La Cruz and the Marina Riviera Nayarit are pleased to announce A Taste of La Cruz, a FREE to the public event on Saturday January 14th 2012 at the Marina Malecon & Amphitheater from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Enjoy a day of fun, food and music in one of the Bahia’s most picturesque settings. Meet the people, merchants, restaurants and musicians of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle at this exciting expo / fair. Find out what makes La Cruz the crown jewel of the Riviera Nayarit.

This La Cruz showcase will feature all of the premiere enterprises in La Cruz eager to meet you and show you more about their businesses and services. Some of the restaurants that will be sampling their menus include; Black Forest, El Coleguita, Ensamble Wine Bar & Tapas, Eva’s Brickhouse, Falconi Pizzas, Frascati Restaurant, Galvez Restaurante, Oso’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Market Restaurant, Pacifica, Philo’s, La Placita, Trio Restaurant Chef Bernard Güth’s newest La Cruz gourmet eatery, Sandzibar, Tortuga Beach, El Violli and Vista Hermosa.

Stroll the Marina Malecón and groove to the tunes of La Cruz’s famous musicians. The Marina Riviera Nayarit will be holding an open house to showcase their VIP Lounge, Ikuai Palapa Restaurant, Sailor Pub and the Taikai Skybar.

This promises to be a day to remember and a great way to start off the New Year, please plan to come and be a part of this exciting premiere event.

Directions to the Marina in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle: From Highway 200 (Tepic/Puerto Vallarta) take the La Cruz/Punta de Mita exit and proceed into town. Get onto the lateral after the 2nd topes (speed bumps) and turn left at the only stoplight (Langosta) and continue downhill past the main plaza and into the Marina entrance. There will be ample parking available.

Sayulita Celebrates International Surfing Day 2011

In celebration of the 7th Anniversary of International Surfing Day, Punta

Sayulita invites you to participate in the following activities onSaturday, June 18:

Sayulita Beach Clean-Up/ Limpieza de Playa, Time/Hora: 10:00 a.m.

Meeting Place/Lugar de Reunion: Punta Sayulita Beach House

Punta Sayulita Movie Night on the Beach, Noche de Pelicula

Presented on Outdoor 7m x 10m Big Screen, Time/Hora: 9:00 p.m.

Meeting Place/Lugar de Reunion: Punta Sayulita Beach House

Feature Presentations:Castles in the Sky

From award winning documentary and surf film maker, Taylor Steele

Rumors

Directed by Mark Kronemeyer featuring Sayulita’s

Adan Hernandez, Diego Cadena & Dylan Southworth

AARP rates Puerto Vallarta area #1

1. MEXICO—Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is the undisputed number one destination for American retirees. With its rich Indian and Spanish culture, lavish beaches and affordable real-estate, Puerto Vallarta offers the low-cost, laid back lifestyle retirees seek to find in a community.
   

   http://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/press-center/info-07-2010/best_places_retire_abroad.html

   Some Reasons we love it: * Climate: Winters—sunny, pleasantly warm; summers—rainy, humid hot * Expat Community: Estimated at 50,000 American retirees * Access to the U.S.: Excellent

Rio Ameca bridge rebuild underway. Expect a 1/2 hour delay north to Nayarit & south to airport.

After the tremendous rains from August and early September that washed out a number of bridges including the north bound Ameca river bridge from the airport, we now have a timetable for rebuilding. The Puerto Vallarta municipal government along with the Ministry of Communications & Transportation and other authorities announced that the bridge will be rebuilt as soon as possible. The series of meetings between Puerto Vallarta Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz & Communications and Transportation Directors seem to have paid off, "as work to reconstruct the bridge that connects Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit is now underway, and is expected to be completed before the upcoming 2011 Easter holidays."

New multi-use residences in Punta de Mita

July 8th, 2010 Punta de Mita, Nayarit Mexico:

Brian Wahlbrink, marketing director, announced the pre-completion sales opening for La Mision de Mita condo residences in Emiliano Zapata, Punta de Mita. A residential condominium development that features 28 professionally designed and quality detailed units. 4 floorplans, 1,2 or 3 bedrooms, 800-3000 sq ft from $189-$399k, including 4 penthouses. "La Mision de Mita blends luxury with affordability and has the flexibility to turn a vacation into a lifestyle." The residences have state of the art amenities and a dedicated personal garage on all two and three bedroom models.
This ultra-exclusive resort area is located on the tip of the Bahia de Banderas, twenty six miles northwest of Puerto Vallarta. Punta de Mita offers stunning shoreline and lush tropical vegetation with many activities including deep sea fishing, golf and surfing. The same latitude as the Hawaii, it has one of the most pleasant climates in the world. "Whether vacationing or retirement, relaxing on the white sand beaches or enjoing the community, La Mison de Mita offers tremendous value. Leave the crowds and your worries." www.lamisiondemita.com/
From the US 1.209.568.6771 From Mexico 011.52.1.322.111.7522

Riviera Nayarit Classic golf tournament

NAYARIT, Mexico - The law of averages suggests one day, probably soon, Brazilian Lucas Lee is going to win a Canadian Tour event. Rob Grube just made sure it wasn’t Sunday during the final round of the Riviera Nayarit Classic presented by Corona Lite.
Wearing the bridesmaid’s tag is a feeling Lee is getting to know all too well. Grube, a former NCAA star from California, capped off a week in which he held at least a share of the lead from the opening day on with a 4-under 68 to get to 22-under 198 for four days work, one shot better than tour sophomore Lee (69). For the second consecutive week, Mexico’s Jose de Jesus Rodriguez mounted a final-day run, posting 66 to grab third spot at 19-under with American Randall Hutchison (69).
“This feels great,” said Grube. “They say the first one is always special so I am sure I’ll remember this one for a long time.”
For Lee, it was another heartbreaking close call. Sunday’s result was his third runner-up finish in just over nine months. “I had a lot of chances for birdie but just didn’t make anything,” said the 22-year-old. “I felt a little more pressure than usual, but I’ll learn from it. I played very well all week, and I know my time will come.”
Although Sunday marked his first win as a pro, Grube will still have to make a little room in the trophy case. During a stellar college career at Stanford University, the alma mater of Tiger Woods, Grube became just the second four-time All-American in school history and helped lead the Cardinals to the 2007 NCAA national crown. That same year, he also placed third in the NCAA individual championship.

Punta Mita Sayulita Surf Classic results

The first annual Classic was a huge success, lots of fun and generated significant funding for the beneficiaries.

MENS LONGBOARD
1st Patricio Gonzalez “Ticho” – Sayulita, Mexico2nd Darren Eudaly- Laguna Beach, CA3rd Rogelio Ramos- Sayulita, Mexico4th Isidro Rodriguez “Chilo”- Sayulita, Mexico

WOMENS LONGBOARD
1st Mary Osborne- Ventura, CA2nd Hallie Rohr- San Clemente, CA3rd Michelle Richards, Nova Scotia, Canada4th Kemi Vernon, Punta de Mita, Mexico

STAND-UP PADDLE
1st Ikaika Kawai- Maui, Hawaii2nd Ryan Helm- Sayulita, Mexico3rd Chuck Patterson- Dana Point, CA4th Fernando Stalla- Sayulita, Mexico

Riviera Nayarit Nahui Village Announced

The Nahui Village development in Riviera Nayarit with 2,100 acres, over 4.5 km of oceanfront and more than 243 meters of elevation change was announced by C&C Capital. Phase 1 will include sites for timeshares called Tau Nahui resort, an anchor hotel, and for a collection of small boutique hotels and residential product options, homes and homes sites, built onto the hillside behind overlooking the bay. The opening Realtor Presentation Dec 10, 2009 of Riviera Nayarit's newest real estate development, was launched with an afternoon lunch on site at Destiladeras Beach in Costa Banderas. For their first phase commencing in December and January, Sales and marketing will be handled by Brock Squire, Coldwell Banker, and Jonathan Smart & Wally Lopez from Riviera Partners. It will encompass a town village on the beach, sites for timeshare and hotels, condominiums, residential lots and homes on the hillside above and behind the town village. The highway to Punta Mita, will ultimately be relocated behind the property, freeing up valuable coastal property. The road will start be on the easterly side of the new development of Alamar in La Cruz. From more information about the development at www.nahuivillage.com/

San Pancho Winter Surfing Contest:

Rivera Nayarit & Punta Mita:
San Pancho Surf Shop will be holding the 2009 Winter Surf Contest on November 21st & 22nd. Over the years the San Pancho Surfing Events have grown in size and popularity. The San Pancho 2009 Summer Surf Event for the first time was video taped, edited, and broadcast to the world via YouTube.com and SurfMexico.Net. The Video has received over 2000 views since it first aired five months ago. <http://www.youtube.com/surfmexiconet#p/u/4/9D7lfrVAShI>
This year SurfMexico.Net will be filming with multiplecameras and feature an announcer commentary along with contestantinterviews. The show will be edited and broadcasted to SurfMexico.NetsYouTube channel located at:http://youtube.com/surfmexiconet

First "Cow" Tuna for 2010 season

Elme Aguayo Lopez and the Yknot super panga out of Punta Mita caught the first cow tuna of the season. 240 pounds off Corbetena. Sailfish and Dorado too. Good Job!
elme@gofishpuntamita.com

Riviera Nayarit Golf - Canadian Pro Tour - Oct 1-4

Punta Mita Club de Golf is proud to host the Riviera Nayarit Classic Golf Tournament, part of the Canadian Professional Tour, from October 1-4, 2009
You are invited you to join the action and play the ProAm Tournament, Wednesday, September 30th. Golf and stay at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Includes:
􀂙 Registration for one player in the ProAm Tournament*
􀂙 One additional round of golf, for each night of stay, on the new “Bahia” course by Jack Nicklaus
􀂙 Ocean View Casita room for two
􀂙 Breakfast for two daily One night $495 USD Two nights $715 USD
Three nights $935 USD Four Nights $1,155 USD
* Rates are subject to 18% tax and 10% service fee

Participation in ProAm tournament only
Includes:
􀂙 Registration for one player in the ProAm Tournament*
􀂙 One additional round of golf, for each night of stay, on the new “Bahia” course by Jack Nicklaus
$300 USD + 15% tax
*Space in the ProAm Tournament is subject to availability at the time of reservation.

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San Sebastian... and The Curse of the Sunken Mine

Nestled within the lush, mountain region of the Sierra Madres exists one of Mexico's most tranquil, magical hideaways. A mere 70-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta, but it takes the traveller four centuries back in time, deep into Mexico's colourful colonial past. Nestled in the folds of mist-wreathed mountains, the former gold and silver mining town is a living museum of the 16th-century invasion of Mexico by the Spanish conquistadors who uprooted an ancient Indian civilization. It's a simple enough matter to hire a guide and a mule in this town and go riding off in search of buried treasure in the caves of the Sierra Madre mountains - but you had better beware of The Curse of the Sunken Mine. http://vallarta-info.com/sansebasti.html

Riviera Nayarit locals saving Olive Ridley sea turtle

You may not know it, but buried beneath a many Nayarit beaches are many turtles' nests that will hatch into thousands of tortugitas headed for the sea. Marine turtle specialists say there has been a 50% reduction in their population world-wide, due to egg poaching and the killing of nesting adults. The nests are robbed by "heuveros", people who steal turtle eggs and sell them for a couple of pesos each. They are marketed as hangover cures and aphrodisiacs. Many locals don't even realize Olive Ridley sea turtles are indigenous to the area. Now groups of local residents are trying to stop and reverse the local turtle population decline to almost elimination. Last year in Sayulita, the 130 nests were saved, with 12,000 turtles released. The incubation period is about 55 days, and the hatching occurs in September/October. In nature, only 1% of those live to adulthood. But when the eggs are protected, that rate can jump to more than 90%. Locals comb the beach for nests at this time of year, carefully dig them up and re-locate them to safety. At hatching time, volunteers help the turtles at the bottom of the nests (there can be 100-plus eggs per nest) to get out. The release, which takes place at sunset is always popular and draws both locals and visitors.http://grupoecologicolitibu.blogspot.com/

Riviera Nayarit & Puerto Vallarta retirement notes

Overview

Mexico will continue to provide North Americans with cost-effective retirement opportunities as the economy evolves and rising costs in the USA eat away at people’s nest egg. With the weather always permitting and lending to the perfect lifestyle of “mañana,” Mexico is the common sense place to disembark from a lifetime of hard work and make those savings go a long way.
Costs

The peso has dropped 41% vs. the dollar since August of last year, making Mexican vacations, rents, home costs and retirement more attractive compared with those in Europe, the U.S., or the Caribbean. The cost of living is half of what it is in the USA. Forget Europe, they do not know what the word inexpensive means. No winter clothes, no snow tires and no heating costs. Mountains, coastal plains, high valleys, Mexico has every climate.
Logistics

American travelers and retirement home buyers can reach Mexico’s tourist/retirement playgrounds/spots in two to five hours and most of those flights are non-stop, a big factor as airlines, hotels prices costs and homes prices level off for the first time in 15 years.
Safety

Mexico is just as safe as it is in the USA, probably safer. Crimes happen along the border and in the border towns. Puerto Vallarta and other retirement hotspots have been immune to the violence. The Puerto Vallarta area has 15,000 to 20,000 full time expatriates. Including Sam’s Club, Wal-Mart (with two new Wal-Marts under construction) several McDonalds, Carl’s Jr. Pizza Hut, Dominos, Blockbuster Video, Lions Club, Rotary Club.

Mindset

Americans are different. Unlike Europeans we like our way of life, big cars, big trucks, cheap gas. The fact that you don’t get searched everytime you enter a building here in Mexico makes a statement to the non terrifying racist attitude that the world should adopt. Americans are different and try to be politically correct. You can’t call them Hillbillies no more, they are Appalachian Americans. What? Here in Mexico if we don’t know your name and you are white, we call you Whitey, if you’re fat, we call you Fatty, if you’re short we call you Shorty. Taxes

Property - .01 % Income Tax - 10% flat tax
Capital Gains Tax – No Capital Gains Tax after five (5) years

For more info:
Alfred Melchiorre

La Punta Realty

Toll Free from North America 1-866-706-1199

Punta de Mita, Nayarit, Mexico 011-52-1-322-111-7522 cell alinmita@gmail.com